Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-08-11
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
THE INTEREST AND ATTENDANCE II
CRFASING DAILY,

THE INTEREST AND ATTENDANCE IN
CREASING DAILY.
Since our last report large number
of teachers have enrolled and we are
beginning to catch some of the enthusit
asm manifested by those who have been
present since the start. Many, who
considered a mere smattering idea of
the proposed branches to be taught all
that was necessary in order to become a
successful teacher, are gradually dispell-
ing such erroneous ideas, and through
the able effort to reach that higher plane
of education, which alone will enable
the mediocre to become successful in
his calling.
In addition to the regular routine of
class work. the remaining two weeks
there will be lecturers, literary enter>
tainment, reading contest. reception
given by the citizens of Flushing, and
also social given by the teachers.
All persons entering the reading con-
test Tuesday evening, Aug l6, are to be
governed by the following rules:
1. Members osly can enter for the
prize.
2. Time allowed each contestant shall
not exceed seven minutes.
8. Selections are to be made by persons
reading.
4. Names Of contestants shall be
called in alphabetical order Name
of person and subject of selections shall
be given to Chairman of Ex. Com. on or
before o'clock. p. m, the day of contest.
The following is the programme of
| the literary entertainment to be given
Wednesday evening. Aug. 10th.-Dec
lamation, "The Women's War;" W. F.
Ayers, MorristOwn; Recitation, "The
Death Bridge of the Tsy," Jennie En-
erson, Hunter. Music Grafton, A. M.
Brown, Kennon; Essay, Vellie Bsttell.
Bellaire. Music. Grafton, W. R. Ma>
lone, Barnesville; Essay. LYDIA Ander+
son, St. Clairsville. Music. Debate
Resolved: "That national aid be given
to education" affirm. M. NJ. Hunter; de-
ny, A. P. Myers.
An educational journal is to be estab-
Iished and conducted by j. G. Bethel, of
Flushing The journal is to be devoted
to the educational interest of Belmont
and Harrison counties. This is cons
mendable movement on the part of Mr.
Bethel, and should be met with the
hearty cooperation of the teachers.
The teachers, who contemplate teach
ing in Goshen township, called meet
ing last Wednesday for the purpose of
organizing a township Association.
NOTES.
The enrolment this (Tuesday) morn
ing is los.
Prof. Irish was with US yesterday land
gave US an exposition of his method of
diagraming sentences. His lecture is
tonight.
We rather admire Taggart's reason
for certain Jews eating pork. 1t pos
sessed frankness at least.
The road to the "blonde's" brain is by
way of his alimentsry canal. We pre-
sume a matrimonial stop over ticket
could be purchased direct to his heart
blythe same route. Now, girls, "a word
to the wise," etc.
One young lady gives it as her opin-
ion that the reason one of the instruct
ors is not married, is because he is ultra
particular about having the t's crossed
and is dotted.
Our visitors remark the superior beau
ty of the fair sex as compared with that
of their brothers, and the belief is gain
ing credence to a considerable extent.
It has been observed that. by the time
old Sol has performed his part in the
economy of nature, this acquired beauty
is seen running in beautiful (9O perpen>
dicular streaks. Boys. do not rest with
this stigma upon you! Patronize Flush
ing industries-the mill is handy.
Some of the young ladies recommends
ed that A. P. should go into winter
quarters prior to the appearance of
frost.
A social. at the residence of Miss Nina
Hall, on Saturday evening. was highly
enjoyed by number of the teachers.
When the ladies see -" on their
language manuscripts they know Jones